Preterm infant massage therapy studies: An American approach

Tiffany Field

doi:10.1053/siny.2002.0153

Preterm infant massage therapy studies: An American approach

Tiffany Field

Pediatrics

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Abstract

Preterm infants have been noted to benefit from massage therapy. Following massage therapy protocols using moderate pressure preterm infants have gained 31-49% more weight on average. Some studies have also shown length and head circumference growth and bone mineral density increases associated with massage therapy. These studies are reviewed in this paper along with discussion of potential underlying mechanisms.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	487-494
Number of pages	8
Journal	Seminars in Neonatology
Volume	7
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1053/siny.2002.0153
State	Published - Dec 2002

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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